The letter, signed by Mombasa EACC boss Japhet Baithalu, says 5 officers will probably be in control of the train.

“Up to now we’ve already taken statements from at the least 11 officers. We’re on the preliminary levels of our investigations, we are going to later know who’re the suspects and people that can grow to be our witnesses,” Mr Baithalu instructed the Nation throughout an interview at his workplace.

A highly-placed supply stated the challenge was estimated to price Sh15 billion, which was later raised to Sh25 billion after which Sh40 billion.

“The award of the tender was signed in October final 12 months and 10 per cent of the quantity paid, however the officers dilly-dallied for causes finest recognized to them, and that’s what is being pursued. There have been malpractices,” he stated.

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Mr Baithalu stated investigations are additionally following a global angle.

Officers on the port claimed that tendering malpractices had been amongst causes the previous managing director was sacked.